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moltres
#146

Moltres

Flame Pokémon

FireFlying

One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.

Base Stats

HP 90
Attack 100
Defense 90
Sp. Atk 125
Sp. Def 85
Speed 90
Total 580

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Details

Category Flame Pokémon
Height 2.0 m
Weight 60.0 kg
Base Exp 261
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 3
Base Happiness 35
Gender Genderless
Habitat Rare
Egg Groups No Eggs
Legendary Pokémon

Sprites

moltres Front Front
moltres Back Back
moltres Front Shiny Front Shiny
moltres Back Shiny Back Shiny
moltres Official Art Official Art
moltres Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

uu Usage: 0.1%
Sweeper
Item
Life Orb / Leftovers
Nature
Timid
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
Choice Specs
Item
Choice Specs
Nature
Modest / Timid
EVs
Def 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
SubRoost Staller
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 248
Def 36
Spe 224

Strategy Overview

Legend has it that a phoenix's flame never dies out. Moltres, who was so dominant in previous generations, rises up from the ashes to grace UU once more, igniting all that come before it with its majestic powers. With an impressive base 125 Special Attack, Moltres can scorch even the bulkiest of walls by unleashing a barrage of Fire Blasts upon these unfortunate foes. With excellent bulk and access to Roost, it seems as if the phoenix truly is indestructible. However, the most recent episode of Mythbusters has proven that all it takes to slay Moltres is to toss a pebble at it. As just about every team carries a Stealth Rock user, Moltres is unable to fully spread its wings. Furthermore, with bulky Waters, such as Suicune of the North Wind, looking on, Moltres finds itself backed into tight corner. However, even with the chink in its armor revealed, Moltres is a force to be reckoned with, for if one neglects to deal with it, it will swiftly devour the opposing team in its regal flames.

Most Used Moves

Air Slash
100.0%
Overheat
61.9%
U-turn
31.7%

Most Used Items

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc